Team & Executive Assistant
Location: DE, BE, Berlin
Department: Engineering
Employment type: Other
Required experience: Entry level
Required education: High School or equivalent
Industry: E-Learning
Function: Administrative

Company profile:
Babbel enables anyone to learn languages in an easy and interactive way. The learning system offers 13 languages, from English to Indonesian. Users with and without previous knowledge can access grammar and thematic courses as well as vocabulary, writing and listening comprehension exercises online and on the go. In addition to the full courses for web, iOS and Android, there are also vocabulary trainer apps for Windows 8 and the Kindle Fire.Babbel is operated by Lesson Nine GmbH in Berlin. The company was founded in August 2007 and now has approximately 250 employees and freelancers and is opening an office in New York City (Lower East Side).

Job description:
We are looking for a team and executive assistant in engineering (m/f) to start immediately in our office in Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany.With millions of regular users and more than 7000 hours of premium content, #URL_8e4e9897aecb1980ec96e296864343a4402263bc440bec39377381446da44dc8# is growing fast while shaping the future of learning.Our engineering &amp; product departments consists of combined about 50 engineers, product owners, designers that work closely together in cross-functional, agile teams to develop the next generation of language learning on all platforms.In your role as the team &amp; executive assistant Engineering, you will work with the team as well as directly with the VP Engineering, our Agile Coaches and ScrumMasters to help build up and run our growing engineering department.Your responsibilities will include:Drive engineering communication (blog articles, newsletters, project communication, presentations, visualization)Conducting department meetings and workshops (prepare, setup, document, follow-up)Organize of internal and external events such as Hack Days, Team Events, Brown Bag Sessions, Job Fairs, Meet-UpsProfessionalize knowledge management - organize and grow the department wikis on confluence Identify small and big improvements to our work environment and work with our office managers to implement themHelp streamline and document engineering and product processesHelp establish new internal tools and workflows as neededAssist in recruiting for future engineering employees and ease on-boardingAssist VP Engineering in executive matters (calendar management, presentations, follow-ups, meetings)

Requirements:
prior work experience in similar setting (startups, SMB or other high-growth environments)superior self- and team organization skillsexcellent english skills - both in writing as well as speaking (german optional)analytical mindset and ability to communicate complex matters in a structured wayproactive and self-reliant - you work independantly to achieve goals and only ask for help if neededextremely reliable and committed to deliver high-quality workstrong interest in the fast-paced internet and start-up industryinterest in engineering &amp; product management processesBONUS: project management experience in any fieldBONUS: experience as executive assistantWe are looking for passionate, self-driven individuals who want to make a difference. Thus we are interested in information/links to any work or projects you have done outside your daily routine.

Benefits:
Vast learning experience with deep exposure to engineering in a startup-environmentDirect, daily interactions with senior management (VP engineering, Director Product) and Agile Coaches and ScrumMastersThe potential to change the way of learning for millions of users worldwideResponsibility from day one and professional and personal growthPotential within a fast growing teamParticipate in hackdays, technology brown-bagsA lively startup atmosphere with friendly working hoursLong-term prospectsA vibrant international team from over 20 different nationalitiesExcellent working conditions with a location in the heart of the Berlin sceneGreat company benefits (company bike, fresh fruits, free drinks and more)Check out our jobs page, our blog and our techblog to get an impression of how we work at Babbel!